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Amazon Try On Haul

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I am coming at you with another Amazon Try On Haul!!  You are not going to believe how affordable and adorable these 5 pieces that I am going to share with you.

 

 

My first and most favorite piece is this mock neck, vintage style blouse.  It pairs perfectly with jeans, but could also work with a sleek pencil skirt and a great pair of heels.  This top is fitted and runs a bit small.  I would suggest ordering up one size.  Believe it or not, this top is only $17.99 and comes in several other colors.

 

 

Okay, let’s be honest, they are ALL my favorite pieces!!   This lace bodycon dress steals the spotlight!!!  I was blown away by the quality and the fit of this dress.  It is incredibly flattering due to the ruched detail up the left side of the body, making it a flattering piece to add to your wardrobe.  This dress is great for the holidays or any special occasion like a wedding.  In fact, I will be wearing this to an upcoming wedding I have been invited to.  The best part is this dress is only $23.99 and I promise you, it ranks right up there with any dress you would find at a department store.

 

 

Every girl needs a great sweater and I have found you the perfect one.  This chunky cowl neck sweater has some really great details.  From the wooden buttons to the asymmetrical cut which makes it flattering for everyone.  If you are not crazy about this wine color (which I adore) there are 15 other colors to chose from.  The best part is the price, $35.99, which is a great price point for a sweater of this quality.

 

 

Next up, is  this insanely comfy lounge set.   Not only is it comfortable, but it also has pockets…who doesn’t love pockets?  I am all about maximizing your pieces, so not only will I be lounging around in this at home, I am also pairing this top with a cute pair of jeans for a very casual weekend look.  It also comes in several other color ways.  The price for this 2 piece set is $35.99

 

 

Last but not least, I am always about accessories and I couldn’t resist this cute black baseball cap.  It is great to cover up a bad hair day, or finish off a casual weekend look.  This adorable baseball cap is $12.88 and does come in a few other options.

 

I hope you enjoyed this Amazon Try On Haul.  I would love if you would drop a comment below and let me know what is your favorite of this bunch!

 

XO

 

My new favorite accessory – Peepers!!

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One thing you must know about me when it comes to fashion is,  accessories are ALWAYS the star of my looks!!  I believe that when it comes to choosing accessories, they allow you to bring out your personality and uniqueness.  What comes to mind when I say the word Accessories?  Most likely you are thinking, a great pair of shoes, or an amazing statement necklace, a wonderful structured handbag right????  Well, I want to add one more important item that I bet NEVER entered your mind……….a fabulous pair of EYEGLASSES!  Think about it, if you wear glasses they are most likely the first thing that people see when they look at you.  So, why not make them take a ‘second look’ by wearing the most fabulous brand of eyewear I have found!  Peepers by peeperspecs!

Where do I even start with all the things I love about Peepers?!  They are so fashion forward with such a unique selection of frames and colors, I actually am more excited about choosing which pair I want to wear with each outfit than anything else.  When you see and feel the quality of their frames, you will be amazed when you find out how much they cost!!!  Their average pair range around $25 which makes me even more excited to share them with you.  Here are some of my favorite pairs that I think you will love.

 

 

 

Lets start with these fabulous and bold Bravado (Blue Light) fames in black.  If these don’t make a statement I don’t know what can.  I love that they come with Blue Light protection, since so many of us spend countless hours in front of a screen.  It is no surprise this pair was chosen as one of Oprah’s New Favorite Frames for 2019!!  They come in a variety of colors and you can even order them with no correction if you just want to use them as a fashion statement!!!

 

 

These Coffee Shop frames in Tortoise Wood were another pair that I knew I needed to have.  Between the oversized thick frames and the contrast of recycled bamboo arms, they will certainly cause you to stand out!  These come in several other color combinations that you are sure to love.

 

These ‘eye catching’ Center Stage Focus frames, shown above in Navy Tortoise, are listed as not only Peepers most popular frames, but also as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things!  These frames also offer their Focus Blue Light protection from harmful side effects that come from our computer and phone screens.  They also come in six other amazing color ways and trust me I will be going back for several more colors.

Last but not least, I am wearing these gorgeous Limelight frames in Gray Tortoise.  This pair gave me a fun animal print vibe when I saw them.  All eyes will be on you in this polished style that suits all face shapes.  They also include  Blue Light protection and comes in four other colorways that will compliment any skin tone.  You can see why these also made Oprah’s Favorite Things list as it did mine!

I can’t say enough great things about Peepers and I feel super confident recommending any of their fashion forward frames for you to purchase for yourself or as a gift.  The fact that they are so affordable makes me love them even more.  Lets face it, if you are like me we sometimes misplace our readers (does that come with age)lol, but seriously, as affordable as they are, you can buy several pairs to leave around the house in case of a mishap.

Now you understand why Peepers is now my New favorite accessory and hopefully it will be yours too!

XO

 

 

Labor Day Beach Essentials!

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It is hard to believe that Summer is almost over!!!!  With that being said, I am looking forward to our annual Labor Day beach vacation for one last ‘Big Hurrah’ to Summer!  I thought it would be fun to share with you all a few of my ‘Beach Trip Essentials’  I am currently loving and taking with me!!

Let’s talk bathing suit, hat, and shorts!  This is how you will basically find me as I sit poolside (facing the ocean, under a huge umbrella)!  Yes, that is right, I am not a fan of getting sandy (don’t laugh) and I definitely am done with the days of ‘oiling up’ and tanning myself as golden as I could get!  No way, No more!!  I am in LOVE with this new bathing suit I found on Amazon, the quality and fit is AMAZING!!  I have always loved wearing cut-offs to the beach with my bathing suit.  These are my FAVORITE shorts!  They are the perfect length (gone are the days of short shorts) easy to get on and off, and if we decide to grab a quick bite to eat on the beach, I feel totally comfortable wearing them in the restaurant.  Probably the most important thing that I make sure I am ALWAYS wearing at the beach is a great hat!  Even when I am sitting under a huge umbrella, I always make sure I have a hat on to protect my face from getting sun!  This hat is the perfect size and I absolutely love its color and design!

 

Now let’s talk Beach Bag!!!  Oh, do I have an AMAZING one to share with you all from a company I just was introduced to, called Dewdrop Designs!  They are an American-made collection of lifestyle accessories that evoke a sense of wanderlust!  They have so many amazing themed bags, unique pieces of hand crafted jewelry and accessories.   I selected the Eat, Beach, Sleep, and Repeat Canvas and Leather Tote made from sturdy leather and recycled canvas!  I absolutely love it as it not only makes a great beach bag, but it also is a perfect ‘Getaway Bag’ and I am purchasing a few more as they make the perfect gift for that special person in your life.  My favorite thing that sets Dewdrop Designs apart are their monthly one of a kind sales!!  These sales are offered to their Dewdrop Design client email list, and they are all exclusive products that are not offered elsewhere! So, make sure to sign up to be a part of their email list so you benefit from these private monthly sales!

 

 

You can’t go to the beach without a great book can you?   I want to share with you all the book I am currently reading and is absolutely life changing for me!  ‘Fear is My Homeboy’ by Judi Holler.  I can’t say enough great things about this book.  I am a huge fan of personal development books and if this book doesn’t light a fire under you, I don’t know what will!  Promise me you will pick this book up and read it (you will thank me later)!

 

Well, that is it for now!  I hope you enjoy your Labor Day weekend and maybe grab a few of my favorites to take with you, as I know you will love them as much as I do!!

 

XO

 

 

 

Five ways to wear leopard!!

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I have to say I am SUPER EXCITED about today’s blog post!  Why do you ask?………….Because I love to incorporate leopard when I can in my outfits!

There are so many ways to do this, from ALL OUT to just a subtle touch.  So, depending where you fall in this category, let me show you some examples of how to accomplish this, starting with ‘just a sprinkle’!

#1.  Hair Accessories

Since leopard is the rage right now, you can find some really fun hair accessory pieces and sprinkle it in this way to get your feet wet.  🙂  Whether you select a fun headband like I am wearing or a scarf, or leopard scrunchie, that would be the easiest way to start!

 

#2.  Add a leopard purse OR shoe

First of all notice I said add a leopard purse OR shoe, not BOTH!!  That would be too much!  Look how each look pictured above because that much more interesting by adding a leopard print to the mix.  Super easy to do right?  Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this article when you are finished reading to see all these great pieces that you can shop directly from here.  🙂

3.  Add a fun leopard skirt

This is probably my most favorite way to add leopard, a leopard skirt!  Whether it is a pencil or a maxi skirt, this is the look I love to style the most.  Just add one of your favorite graphic tees, and you have the perfect ‘casual chic’ look, and you will be the envy of all your girlfriends (trust me)! 🙂

 

#4.  Add a great leopard jacket

So, hopefully I have gotten you excited about what a game changer adding leopard to your look can be!  Are you feeling a bit more comfortable about stepping up your leopard game?!  If so, let’s add a leopard jacket to the mix!  This is really a simple formula (don’t be scared) just start with something all black, like in this example above I am wearing a fun black jumpsuit (notice I am wearing black shoes too) providing the perfect canvas to introduce an amazing jacket!!  (p.s. I will have some good ones linked at the end of this article for you) Trust me on this one, add a great jacket (like above) to your wardrobe to add an amazing impact to your ‘style game’!

 

#5.  Add an all leopard piece

Yes!  We graduated all the way to wearing an ALL LEOPARD for the main course!!!  What do you think?  It looks really great right?  Not too much right?!  Whether it is an all leopard dress (as seen above) or a maxi dress, or a jumpsuit, you will look like you walked right off the cover of your favorite fashion magazine!  But, there are a few rules you need to follow to pull of this look.  1.  Keep the accessories very subtle.  No, wild earrings, shoes, or purse.  In the photo above, notice you can’t even really see my earrings (I am wearing gold hoops BTW) and my purse if solid black.  This is really important to follow along, also notice my shoes are really toned down.  The 2nd rule to pulling this off is really simple, BE CONFIDENT!

I promise you can pull this all leopard look off, but you need to ‘feel the part’ to ‘look the part’, so hold your head up high when you walk into the room looking like the million bucks that I know you are!!!

 

 

 

 

How to wear denim on denim!

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One of my favorite looks to style is wearing denim on denim!  Have you ever tried it?  Well, I hope after reading this post, you will be excited to give it a try.  So, let’s start with something easy yet very chic.

So, if you want to play it safe, there is nothing better than a great all denim dress.  When the temps are rising in the summer, a classic shift dress works perfectly and can be worn to a number of occasions.  This particular dress shown above is a darker wash, lightweight denim and I think it is perfect for brunch, a work function and even church.  The fact that it is a dark wash really makes the difference I believe, in why it works for a dressier daytime event.  When it comes to accessorizing dark denim, my suggestion is keep the purse and the bag light. (especially in the summer).  You can see, I chose neutral tones, in all of my accessories above and it creates a really nice blend.

 

Next, we are going to pair two  denim pieces together and create an outfit.  It might sound like too much, and that you couldn’t see yourself doing it, but I hope from seeing the look above, you see that it looks great!  I started with this great midi-length denim skirt, and added a slightly lighter shade chambray top.  Yes, they are right next to each other and it works perfectly.  In fact, I think it looks very chic, and I bet you your friends will tell you how much they LOVE your outfit when you try this!!  Once again, I kept the accessories, light, and in this case, added fun bright colors.  They work perfectly together, as you want your denim pieces to be the canvas for these colors to work off of.  Am I winning you over yet?   Okay, let’s keep moving.

 

Okay, this is basically a play off of the last denim on denim skirt I showed you previously, but now we are going to take this look ‘on the town’!!  So, we are starting with this adorable denim frayed skirt, took the same top as previously shown, (which is also a little bit of a lighter wash than the skirt) and now we are going to take this up a notch!  How do we do that?  We do it with the accessories, which you all know I believe are the ‘star’ of any look!  So, since we are wanting this to be a ‘fun night out’ look, we need to add some amazing shoes and a gorgeous bag.  I would say we hit a ‘home run’ with these multi-colored snakeskin booties and this rich colored velvet bag!  Can you see how that totally changed everything!!  Pretty easy formula wouldn’t you say?

 

Lastly, I want to show you that you can mix you denim with other colored denim!  Now, don’t go crazy with this.  I would just keep it monochromatic for the most part and have your one piece be the different color.  It is really important to keep your shoes black as well, to achieve this affect.  So, in this example we are taking an all black denim look and adding the blue denim jacket as the ‘pop’ and focal piece of this look.   Do you see how your eye gravitates towards the denim jacket?  This trick really will set up apart and you should feel very proud of yourself for pulling off such a chic look.

I hope these examples gave you the confidence to put together your ‘own’ denim on denim looks and I would love to hear from you how you did and most importantly all the great comments that you are going to get!

xoxo

How to ‘Pop’ your neutral looks with color!

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Are you feeling like you are in a bit of a neutral rut when it comes to your outfits?  Are you playing it too safe and basic when you are getting ready every morning?

Well, I have a solution for you for that is so easy to do, your friends and family will think you walked right off the pages of your favorite fashion magazine!

 

Example 1.  Adding a pop of ‘bold color’ to your neutral looks.  Grab your favorite all neutral look, and then add ONE color to make it pop!!!   In this look below, I am wearing my favorite cream linen jumpsuit from Anthropolgie!  I wanted to keep it canvas neutral, so I added these fun raffia mules.  But, watch what happens when I add a BOLD PINK statement earrings from 4th and Jones, it takes the whole look to another level!  Not hard to do right?  Isn’t that so fun??

Anthropologie Jumpsuit

Up close of these amazing earrings!

 

Now let’s take Example #2  –  Here is another look, beautiful white blouse with a blue and white linen striped skirt from The Loft.  This outfit would totally work with a nice nude pump.  But look how by just adding a fun unexpected yellow pump, that is the first think your eyes are drawn too in this picture.  A simple change with big results (if you ask me)!  Once again, something that anyone can do, and your results with be noticed by your girlfriends!!!

Yellow Pumps adding the Perfect Pop!

Example #3 –   So this is a two part upgrade!  I took what would be considered super casual look-  khaki joggers, and a white tee, but I wanted to challenge myself to create a look for a fun date night.  So, I decided to add this fun satin bomber jacket (still considered a neutral) and grabbed a pair of heels to dress it up, but I decided to grab these leopard pumps (to add quite a fun statement) and then to complete our formula of adding one item for that ‘pop’, this bright yellow shoulder bag did the trick (don’t you think)?!

Leopard Pumps and Yellow Purse does the trick!

 

Example #4 – For my last example on how adding just one POP of color to your outfit can elevate your style, I grabbed a pair of dark denim bermuda shorts from Express, and added an amazing BOLD neon yellow top!  YESSSS!!!!  Mission Accomplished!!!  No one will pass you by and keep walking in this number!!!  Super easy, but quite the fun statement!!  You are now a Pro!!!

Bold Neon Top is the star of this look!

 

I hope these examples and simple formula was helpful for you, and now that summer is here, it is time to ADD COLOR!!!

xoxo

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